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What Precautions To Be Taken Before Having Sex To Prevent STD?

hi sir iam a 25 year old guy. iam interested in having sex with men but never had sex with anyone yet. one of my friend is insisting me for a sexual relation and he already had some relations.so what all precautions should i take if i go for a coitus with him? iam afraid of hiv transmission and all. i really need your advice regarding this.
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM.

STDs are more than 30 in number. There is no known vaccine for all, as these are caused by different organisms.
Abstinence from sex before marriage and self masturbation is the ideal way to be away from any sexually transmitted disease. If it is not possible, condoms offer a high degree of protection against STD/HIV. Correct usage of condom from the beginning to end is very important. Washing with soap and water immediately after coitus, urinating after the sexual act are useful to an extent. No drug is useful as precaution. Post exposure prophylaxis with ART immediately after coitus will be useful to abort HIV infection.
Dr S.Murugan
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What Precautions To Be Taken Before Having Sex To Prevent STD?

Hi, Welcome to HCM. STDs are more than 30 in number. There is no known vaccine for all, as these are caused by different organisms. Abstinence from sex before marriage and self masturbation is the ideal way to be away from any sexually transmitted disease. If it is not possible, condoms offer a high degree of protection against STD/HIV. Correct usage of condom from the beginning to end is very important. Washing with soap and water immediately after coitus, urinating after the sexual act are useful to an extent. No drug is useful as precaution. Post exposure prophylaxis with ART immediately after coitus will be useful to abort HIV infection. Dr S.Murugan